Handbag Lady
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I am invited to a relative's 80th birthday party this coming weekend. I haven't seen some of these family members for a long time, so it should be fun.
The birthday boy loves wine and cooking, according to the invite. He is my mom's first cousin. I am friendly with his two kids but not overtly so.
The invite says things like he's been marinating now for 80 years and alludes to his love of cooking, throwing parties, and wine.
The party is being held in a winery. (I'm getting a hotel room nearby and taking a taxi!) I love wine, too but I won't drink and drive.)
Usually, this part of the family is really great about these things. There is a group gift and this is no different. It is suggested I to write a one-page thing of a story I've had with the birthday boy if I so desire.
The thing is, I am NOT creative and I don't have a memory of him that is write-down-able. He's fun, he dances with his wife at every wedding, and has raised two great kids. That's all I got! But, that isn't a story that would come across well as it isn't a story.
So, I want to go along the route of a "marinating" theme.
What food gifts are wine related, marinated related that could go in a small gift basket? I'm not getting him wine, as his collection is vast and I couldn't hold a candle to it. (I know of his wine collection but didn't know of the joy of cooking.)
I'm thinking some hard cheeses (do they need to be refrigerated?), marinades, and maybe a few choices of stuffed olives (in jars!) that he can use in the kitchen? I know he has all of the wine gear he'd ever need.
Any ideas?
The birthday boy loves wine and cooking, according to the invite. He is my mom's first cousin. I am friendly with his two kids but not overtly so.
The invite says things like he's been marinating now for 80 years and alludes to his love of cooking, throwing parties, and wine.
The party is being held in a winery. (I'm getting a hotel room nearby and taking a taxi!) I love wine, too but I won't drink and drive.)
Usually, this part of the family is really great about these things. There is a group gift and this is no different. It is suggested I to write a one-page thing of a story I've had with the birthday boy if I so desire.
The thing is, I am NOT creative and I don't have a memory of him that is write-down-able. He's fun, he dances with his wife at every wedding, and has raised two great kids. That's all I got! But, that isn't a story that would come across well as it isn't a story.
So, I want to go along the route of a "marinating" theme.
What food gifts are wine related, marinated related that could go in a small gift basket? I'm not getting him wine, as his collection is vast and I couldn't hold a candle to it. (I know of his wine collection but didn't know of the joy of cooking.)
I'm thinking some hard cheeses (do they need to be refrigerated?), marinades, and maybe a few choices of stuffed olives (in jars!) that he can use in the kitchen? I know he has all of the wine gear he'd ever need.
Any ideas?
